As the first great capital of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura is a vast, sacred landscape dominated by soaring white stupas that pierce the sky. This holy city has been a centre of Buddhist pilgrimage for over two millennia, housing the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, the world’s oldest documented tree. Walking among its weathered pillars and moonstones offers a grounding connection to the very roots of the island’s cultural identity.
